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Mᴇʟ Коваль 🇺🇦

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Shaun Pinner @shaunpinner.bsky.social · 1h
Allegedly a North Korean Hwasong-11A (KN-23) ballistic missile impact in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. It hit industrial warehousing and was pretty loud.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 3h
It's 6:30 in the morning in Ukraine. We have been under russian attack all night, and the heaviest part is still ahead.
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Katerina Horbunova @blue-eyed.bsky.social · 1h
This is my hometown in the video, and today it suffered too. This is Kremenchuk - a city in Ukraine whose name doesn't pop up in news feeds very often, but tonight it got hit as well.
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Olga Patlyuk @olgapatluyk.bsky.social · 1h
These were people’s homes. Their lives. Their families💔 In Pryluky, Chernihiv region, russians struck a residential five-story building with a missile. Almost the entire building is gone. People are trapped under the rubble.
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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 1h
Kyiv was rocked by repeated Russian missile attacks overnight, with damage reported across several districts. A second wave of explosions hit before dawn, following Zelensky’s warning that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike.” www.kyivpost.com/post/86289
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Kyiv Rocked by Repeated Russian Missile Attacks Overnight
Explosions shook Kyiv in repeated waves overnight as ballistic missiles and drones targeted the capital hours after Zelensky warned of a major Russian attack.
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 12h
There is updated intelligence on Russia’s preparations for a massive attack. The key war criminal and cannibal has his birthday tomorrow. As always, he wants to feast on the blood of innocent people. I hope this will be his last year.
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Xenta @xenta.bsky.social · 12h
In Kyiv, people are getting ready for a possibly very hard night In the metro, people are starting to set up tents In some places, you can also see people with sleeping bags
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 11h
The burning vessel off Sochi has been identified as the 247-meter-long Liberian-flagged oil tanker AFRAMAX RIO. According to officials, the tanker was hit by uncrewed surface vessels while carrying a cargo of oil.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 10h
What can be expected? ~40 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and about 10 Zircon/Oniks missiles are expected between 00:00-02:30. Possible Kalibr launches from two missile carriers in the Caspian and one in the Black Sea are expected between 02:00-03:00. Jet-powered drones are already active.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 8h
❗️❗️Russian strategic aviation activity is increasing. Tu-95MS bombers are reportedly taking off from Olenya, while one has departed Engels-2. Fighter aircraft are also leaving Engels amid Ukrainian drone activity. Jet-powered Russian UAVs remain active over Ukraine. #Ukraine
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h
⚡️Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach.
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Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach
"The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia," Lat...
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Mᴇʟ Коваль 🇺🇦 @britishmotanka.bsky.social · 12h
If youd like to help Ukraine today 👇
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 15h
Russia sentences Melitopol man with cerebral palsy, abducted in 2022, to 12 years on ‘spying’ charges khpg.org/en/1608816113
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Russia sentences Melitopol man with cerebral palsy, abducted in 2022, to 12 years on ‘spying’ charges
Heorhiy Fatieiev was 36 when abducted by the Russian invaders, who held him hostage for four years before accusing him of 'spying' for helping the defenders of his country
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 14h
⚡️️ Ukrainian pilot and flight commander Marat Mambetov has been posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. He served in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade.
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Xenta @xenta.bsky.social · 13h
russia is trying to cause a blackout in Kyiv: attacks on the 750 kV Kyivska substation in Nalyvaikivka have been going on for almost the entire day, monitors report The substation is one of the key energy hubs supplying electricity from the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant to Kyiv and central Ukraine 😡😡😡
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 15h
Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev called the incident in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone “absolutely unacceptable” and a serious breach of maritime and international law that will further jeopardize safe navigation in the Black Sea. #Europe
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 14h
Radov’s imaginary map is complete nonsense. Now he is already covering himself by claiming Russian positions may become impossible to hold once autumn sets in. The entire Russian portrayal of the Velykyi Burluk axis is one big Russian fairy tale. #Ukraine
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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 14h
The crude oil tanker „AFRAMAX RIO“ (IMO: 9273844), which is currently cruising close to the port of Sochi, Russia, is completely on fire.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 13h
Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence has updated information on Russian preparations for a massive strike and urged people to respond to missile alerts. He said Ukraine’s Air Force is ready, but its response is limited by available defenses and depends heavily on partners. #Ukraine
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 20h
🚨 BREAKING: A former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency has been arrested in connection with an investigation into suspected espionage and attempted treason, according to the German Federal Prosecutors Office. Read the story: vist.ly/5m7ec
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TVP World @tvpworld.bsky.social · 20h
Two commercial ships were hit by drones in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea on Tuesday. One of the vessels reportedly sank.
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 19h
🔥 Ukraine hits record number of Russian air defence systems in September
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Ukraine hits record number of Russian air defence systems in September – Defence Ministry
Ukraine's defence forces hit a record number of Russian air defence systems under the e-points programme in September, including one target 552 km away.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 20h
⚡️ Escape from Oleshky — 12 people reached Ukraine-controlled territory in September, official says. In recent weeks, some residents have started walking out of Oleshky to the neighboring village of Radensk alone or in pairs, on roads mined by Russian forces.
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Escape from Oleshky — 12 people reached Ukraine-controlled territory in September, official says
In recent weeks, some residents have started walking out of Oleshky to the neighboring village of Radensk alone or in pairs, on roads mined by Russian forces.
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Mᴇʟ Коваль 🇺🇦 @britishmotanka.bsky.social · 18h
I used to wonder at what point theyd consider this insanity but it doesnt matter to putin at all.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 06/10/2026
⚡️South Korea shipped fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels. Over 176,000 tonnes of fuel from South Korean ports were loaded onto sanctioned Russian tankers, based on analysis of port records and ship-tracking data by The Guardian.
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South Korea shipping fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels, media reports
Potentially undermining sanctions, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, from South Korean ports were loaded onto sanctioned Russian tankers, based on analysis of port records and ship-tracking ...
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Andrii Katriuk 🇺🇦 @andriikatriuk.bsky.social · 23h
Tomorrow is the year anniversary of this fundraiser. Progress in 17 days - 11k UAH. Still needed 177k UAH or 3950$ or 3528€. Every repost and donations matters.
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Alina Pereverzieva 🇺🇦 @perevaa.bsky.social · 22h
❌ The Chonhar road bridge linking the Kherson region with Crimea has been destroyed. Satellite images show a collapsed span by Sep 30, after at least 3 large holes were seen on Sep 26. The key Russian logistics route had already suffered major traffic disruption.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 22h
⚡ Ukrainian forces recently cleared Russian infiltration groups from roughly 10 square kilometers of territory east of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, the ISW reported. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
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Ukraine Clears 10 Sq Km Near Vovchansk, Eliminating Three Russian Infiltration Groups, ISW Says
Ukrainian forces cleared 10 square km east of Vovchansk, removing three Russian infiltration groups in recent operations, ISW reported on October 5.
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The New Voice of Ukraine @english.nv.ua · 22h
❗️Russian strike hit a bridge across the Dnipro in Zaporizhzhya, closing traffic and wounding five civilians 🔗 link.nv.ua/l0ACcj 📸: Mykhailo Semikin/Telegram
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21h
⚡️Lithuania takes 1st step to lift nuclear weapons ban amid Russian threat. The move comes as Vilnius seeks to strengthen its deterrence amid growing security concerns in the region because of Russia's aggressive posture.
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Lithuania takes 1st step to lift nuclear weapons ban amid Russian threat
Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas said removing the constitutional ban would strengthen Lithuania's resilience and deterrence.
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SPRAVDI - Stratcom Centre @stratcomcentre.bsky.social · 21h
The Polish government destroys Russia's paid influencer Tucker Carlson for his promotion of the idea that Europe should've surrendered to the Nazis in the same way Tucker has surrendered to Russian money.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 21h
⚡️Russian strikes kill 13, injure 104 across Ukraine, damage Kryvyi Rih hospital. Overall, overnight on Oct. 6, Russian forces launched 137 Shahed-type attack drones, including 49 jet-powered versions, as well as Gerbera and Parodiya decoy drones, Ukraine's Air Force said.
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Russian strikes kill 13, injure 104 across Ukraine, damage Kryvyi Rih hospital
Regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said that four people were injured in the Kryvyi Rih attack, including two medical workers.
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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 21h
Fire broke out at the Moscow region's largest oil depot after drones attacked The Volodarskaya station pipes jet fuel to Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Sheremetyevo airports, and monitoring channels reported tanks burning. 🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/t...
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🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 21h
❗️Today, nearly 200 flights were canceled and delayed at Moscow airports due to a Ukrainian UAV attack. Delays range from 10 to over 20 hours.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I still can't think of the russian horrific war crime in the Hroza village without tears. 3yrs ago today. The monsters shelled a memorial lunch for the Ukrainian serviceman, killing one third of the village, incl children, in one attack. Never again? And again. And again.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 05/10/2026
Journalist Zarina Zabrisky spoke with survivors of the Russian siege in Oleshky, Ukraine, where trapped civilians lack food, medicine, and aid. 🧵 1/10 ⬇️
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🤷Літ🤦 хоче спекти пасочку 👍 @lithra.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#UkrainianView
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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 06/10/2026
“Ukrainians should not have to prove, year after year, just how much they can endure.” Prince Harry spoke at the United for Freedom charity gala, held to raise funds for charities supporting Ukraine. It gets exhausting to always be resilient. Thank you for acknowledging that🧵
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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
4/ Russian State Duma officials weaponized reporting that Estonia is reinforcing its border with Russia to promote a cognitive warfare campaign that frames NATO as “escalating” and provoking conflict with Russia.
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Mᴇʟ Коваль 🇺🇦 @britishmotanka.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🤞hope so
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 05/10/2026
Ukrainian forces struck Russian military sites on October 4-5, the General Staff says. Targets included a strike-drone storage, preparation and launch site near Donetsk, plus a command post and UAV depot near occupied Berdiansk and a communications hub. #Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 05/10/2026
‼️ Russian attacks leave consumers without power in six Ukrainian oblasts
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Russian attacks leave consumers without power in six Ukrainian oblasts
Russian attacks caused power outages in six oblasts on 5 October, as Ukrenergo repair crews work to restore power while avoiding nation-wide grid cuts.
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Ruth Deyermond @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The "Russian World" in 2026: sponsored by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 05/10/2026
⚡️️ Ukraine and Germany have signed 15 security and defense agreements worth over 8.5 billion euros. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
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Ukraine and Germany Sign 15 Deals Worth €8.5B for Air Defense, Radars, and Interceptors
Ukraine and Germany signed 15 agreements totaling over €8.5 billion, boosting air defense, drone interceptors, and Patriot missile production.
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Illia Ponomarenko @ioponomarenko.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Robotic. Turrets. With. Computer. Vision. And. Artificial. Intelligence. Automatically. Defend. Kyiv. Against. Jet-powered. Drones.
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Yana 🇺🇦 @yanadear.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
are they still calling it "hybrid"?
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Projectile Ricochets Into Bus at Moldova Border, Wounding Border Guard
A passenger bus and control booth were damaged at the Palanca crossing during Russia’s Monday attack on Ukraine.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This is Sky the Spitz he survived russian strike on Kharkiv last night. ​3-year-old Sky was inside a car during the Russian attack on Kharkiv last night. Although uninjured, the dog suffered severe stress and is currently under veterinary care. The driver of the car was killed.
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Margo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
So, Russian attack just hit Moldova-Ukraine border. A passenger bus full of people was there . It got hit, by a ricocheted shell , which also hit border’s control room. A border guard from Moldova side was injured. When I say Russia won’t stop at Ukraine, this is what I mean.
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 05/10/2026
⚡ Germany risks being pulled into an armed clash with Russia as Moscow escalates its "shadow war," Federal Intelligence Service head Martin Jäger warned. united24media.com/world/german...
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Germany Could Be Pulled Into an Armed Clash With Russia as Moscow’s “Shadow War” Escalates, Spy Chief Warns
Germany’s BND chief Martin Jäger says Russia’s “shadow war” tactics pose Berlin’s most direct and comprehensive security threat to date.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🇺🇦💔A large fire broke out in Odesa after a Russian attack, damaging industrial infrastructure. Firefighters battled the blaze amid extreme heat and repeated air raid alerts.
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